Phrase guide

permanent press

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A characteristic of a fabric, especially one used in clothing, often created by applying a chemical treatment and pressure, which causes lasting resistance to wrinkling and retention of pleats and creases.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a fabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: durable press

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile

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